Support Worker

Brothers of Charity Services England; Whittle-le-Woods; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health and social care provider is looking for compassionate individuals to support people with learning disabilities. The role includes assisting with Person Centred Plans and fostering relationships while promoting self-advocacy. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills, knowledge of rights and needs specific to the clientele, and flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends. Opportunities for professional growth with fully funded NVQ qualifications are available. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Access to Medicash

Blue Light Discount

Friendly working environment

Premium pay on public holidays

Fully funded NVQ qualification

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and their families.
• Knowledge of the rights of people with learning disabilities.
• Experience in managing challenging behaviour.
• Preparedness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in developing their Person Centred Plan.
• Support relationship development as per the support plan.
• Enable informed choices for individuals.
• Promote self-advocacy for individuals.

Skills

Effective communication

Understanding of learning disabilities

Experience with challenging behaviour

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Say Hello to a world of heart-warming possibilities in Health and Social care with Brothers of Charity!

ABOUT US

The Brothers of Charity Services is an organisation whose vision is to provide a range of services to people with learning disabilities which support their individuality, choice, rights and aspirations.

This position is in supported living, and the shifts vary. They include long days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

OUR OFFER TO YOU!

• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to Medicash (Cinema, Optical, Dental discounts)
• Blue Light Discount
• Friendly working environment
• Premium pay on public holidays
• Fully Funded NVQ Qualification – Your dreams, your growth! We’ll pay for your NVQ journey, ensuring you have the expertise and credentials to shine.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Is able to communicate effectively with people, including people using services, their families and colleagues.
• Knowledge of the needs and rights of people with learning disabilities and an understanding of the issues people may face.
• Would have experience with challenging behaviour.
• A flexible approach to working hours – prepared to work some evenings, weekends and undertake sleep-in duties.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Take part in helping people draw up their Person Centred Plan and follow the agreed plan.
• Support to develop and maintain relationships, as identified in the individuals Person Centred Support Plan.
• To support and enable people to make informed choices about all aspects of their lives,
• promoting self-advocacy, informal and formal, or people of their choice.
• To enable people we support lead full and purposeful lives in the community and to develop a range of friendships, activities and relationships.

Brothers of Charity Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The organisation provides equal employment opportunities regardless of ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or medical history. Due to our Services, we may have certain roles which are targeted to specific demographics, such as Gender. This is a genuine business need and is not considered a breach of the Equality Act.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay : £12.60 per hour

Expected hours : 24 – 37.5 per week